LM117/LM317A/LM317 3-Terminal Adjustable Regulator

July 2004

LM117/LM317A/LM317
3-Terminal Adjustable Regulator
General Description age, supplies of several hundred volts can be regulated as
long as the maximum input to output differential is not ex-
The LM117 series of adjustable 3-terminal positive voltage ceeded, i.e., avoid short-circuiting the output.
regulators is capable of supplying in excess of 1.5A over a
Also, it makes an especially simple adjustable switching
1.2V to 37V output range. They are exceptionally easy to
regulator, a programmable output regulator, or by connecting
use and require only two external resistors to set the output
a fixed resistor between the adjustment pin and output, the
voltage. Further, both line and load regulation are better than
LM117 can be used as a precision current regulator. Sup-
standard fixed regulators. Also, the LM117 is packaged in
plies with electronic shutdown can be achieved by clamping
standard transistor packages which are easily mounted and
the adjustment terminal to ground which programs the out-
handled.
put to 1.2V where most loads draw little current.
In addition to higher performance than fixed regulators, the
For applications requiring greater output current, see LM150
LM117 series offers full overload protection available only in
series (3A) and LM138 series (5A) data sheets. For the
IC’s. Included on the chip are current limit, thermal overload
negative complement, see LM137 series data sheet.
protection and safe area protection. All overload protection
circuitry remains fully functional even if the adjustment ter-
minal is disconnected. Features
Normally, no capacitors are needed unless the device is n Guaranteed 1% output voltage tolerance (LM317A)
situated more than 6 inches from the input filter capacitors in n Guaranteed max. 0.01%/V line regulation (LM317A)
which case an input bypass is needed. An optional output n Guaranteed max. 0.3% load regulation (LM117)
capacitor can be added to improve transient response. The n Guaranteed 1.5A output current
adjustment terminal can be bypassed to achieve very high n Adjustable output down to 1.2V
ripple rejection ratios which are difficult to achieve with stan- n Current limit constant with temperature
dard 3-terminal regulators.
n P+ Product Enhancement tested
Besides replacing fixed regulators, the LM117 is useful in a n 80 dB ripple rejection
wide variety of other applications. Since the regulator is
n Output is short-circuit protected
“floating” and sees only the input-to-output differential volt-

Typical Applications LM117 Series Packages

1.2V–25V Adjustable Regulator Part Number Design

Suffix Package Load
Current
K TO-3 1.5A
H TO-39 0.5A
T TO-220 1.5A
E LCC 0.5A
S TO-263 1.5A
EMP SOT-223 1A
MDT TO-252 0.5A

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Full output current not available at high input-output voltages SOT-223 vs. D-Pak (TO-252)
*Needed if device is more than 6 inches from filter capacitors. Packages
†Optional — improves transient response. Output capacitors in the range
of 1µF to 1000µF of aluminum or tantalum electrolytic are commonly used
to provide improved output impedance and rejection of transients.

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Connection Diagrams
(TO-3) (TO-39)
Metal Can Package Metal Can Package

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CASE IS OUTPUT

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Bottom View
CASE IS OUTPUT NS Package Number H03A
Bottom View
Steel Package
NS Package Number K02A or K02C
(TO-220)
(TO-263) Surface-Mount Package Plastic Package

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Top View

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Front View
NS Package Number T03B

Ceramic Leadless
Chip Carrier

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Side View
NS Package Number TS3B

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Top View
NS Package Number E20A

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Connection Diagrams (Continued)

4-Lead SOT-223 TO-252 (D-Pak)

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Front View
NS Package Number MP04A

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Front View
NS Package Number TD03B

Ordering Information
Package Temperature Range Part Number Package Marking Transport Media NSC
Drawing
Metal Can −55˚C ≤ TJ ≤ +150˚C LM117K STEEL LM117K STEEL P+ 50 Per Bag K02A
(TO-3) 0˚C ≤ TJ ≤ +125˚C LM317K STEEL LM317K STEEL P+ 50 Per Bag
−55˚C ≤ TJ ≤ +150˚C LM117K/883 LM117K/883 50 Per Bag K02C
Metal Can −55˚C ≤ TJ ≤ +150˚C LM117H LM117H P+ 500 Per Box H03A
(TO-39) −55˚C ≤ TJ ≤ +150˚C LM117H/883 LM117H/883 20 Per Tray
−40˚C ≤ TJ ≤ +125˚C LM317AH LM317AH P+ 500 Per Box
0˚C ≤ TJ ≤ +125˚C LM317H LM317H P+ 500 Per Box
TO-220 −40˚C ≤ TJ ≤ +125˚C LM317AT LM317AT P+ 45 Units/Rail T03B
3- Lead 0˚C ≤ TJ ≤ +125˚C LM317T LM317T P+ 45 Units/Rail
TO-263 0˚C ≤ TJ ≤ +125˚C LM317S LM317S P+ 45 Units/Rail TS3B
3- Lead LM317SX 500 Units Tape and Reel
LCC −55˚C ≤ TJ ≤ +150˚C LM117E/883 LM117E/883 50 Units/Rail E20A
SOT-223 0˚C ≤ TJ ≤ +125˚C LM317EMP N01A 1k Units Tape and Reel MP04A
4- Lead LM317EMPX 2k Units Tape and Reel
−40˚C ≤ TJ ≤ +125˚C LM317AEMP N07A 1k Units Tape and Reel
LM317AEMPX 2k Units Tape and Reel
D- Pack 0˚C ≤ TJ ≤ +125˚C LM317MDT LM317MDT 75 Units/Rail TD03B
3- Lead LM317MDTX 2.5k Units Tape and Reel
−40˚C ≤ TJ ≤ +125˚C LM317AMDT LM317AMDT 75 Units/Rail
LM317AMDTX 2.5k Units Tape and Reel

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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1) ESD Tolerance (Note 5) 3 kV
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required,
please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/
Distributors for availability and specifications.
Operating Temperature Range
Power Dissipation Internally Limited LM117 −55˚C ≤ TJ ≤ +150˚C

Input-Output Voltage Differential +40V, −0.3V LM317A −40˚C ≤ TJ ≤ +125˚C

Storage Temperature −65˚C to +150˚C LM317 0˚C ≤ TJ ≤ +125˚C

Lead Temperature
Preconditioning
Metal Package (Soldering, 10 seconds) 300˚C
Plastic Package (Soldering, 4 seconds) 260˚C Thermal Limit Burn-In All Devices 100%

Electrical Characteristics (Note 3)

Specifications with standard type face are for TJ = 25˚C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Tempera-
ture Range. Unless otherwise specified, VIN − VOUT = 5V, and IOUT = 10 mA.
Parameter Conditions LM117 (Note 2) Units
Min Typ Max
Reference Voltage V
3V ≤ (VIN − VOUT) ≤ 40V, 1.20 1.25 1.30 V
10 mA ≤ IOUT ≤ IMAX, P ≤ PMAX
Line Regulation 3V ≤ (VIN − VOUT) ≤ 40V (Note 4) 0.01 0.02 %/V
0.02 0.05 %/V
Load Regulation 10 mA ≤ IOUT ≤ IMAX (Note 4) 0.1 0.3 %
0.3 1 %
Thermal Regulation 20 ms Pulse 0.03 0.07 %/W
Adjustment Pin Current 50 100 µA
Adjustment Pin Current Change 10 mA ≤ IOUT ≤ IMAX 0.2 5 µA
3V ≤ (VIN − VOUT) ≤ 40V
Temperature Stability TMIN ≤ TJ ≤ TMAX 1 %
Minimum Load Current (VIN − VOUT) = 40V 3.5 5 mA
Current Limit (VIN − VOUT) ≤ 15V
K Package 1.5 2.2 3.4 A
H Package 0.5 0.8 1.8 A
(VIN − VOUT) = 40V
K Package 0.3 0.4 A
H Package 0.15 0.2 A
RMS Output Noise, % of VOUT 10 Hz ≤ f ≤ 10 kHz 0.003 %
Ripple Rejection Ratio VOUT = 10V, f = 120 Hz, 65 dB
CADJ = 0 µF
VOUT = 10V, f = 120 Hz, 66 80 dB
CADJ = 10 µF
Long-Term Stability TJ = 125˚C, 1000 hrs 0.3 1 %
Thermal Resistance, K Package 2.3 3 ˚C/W
Junction-to-Case H Package 12 15 ˚C/W
E Package ˚C/W
Thermal Resistance, Junction- K Package 35 ˚C/W
to-Ambient (No Heat Sink) H Package 140 ˚C/W
E Package ˚C/W

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Electrical Characteristics (Note 3)
Specifications with standard type face are for TJ = 25˚C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Tempera-
ture Range. Unless otherwise specified, VIN − VOUT = 5V, and IOUT = 10 mA.
Parameter Conditions LM317A LM317 Units
Min Typ Max Min Typ Max
Reference Voltage 1.238 1.250 1.262 V
3V ≤ (VIN − VOUT) ≤ 40V, 1.225 1.250 1.270 1.20 1.25 1.30 V
10 mA ≤ IOUT ≤ IMAX, P ≤ PMAX
Line Regulation 3V ≤ (VIN − VOUT) ≤ 40V (Note 4) 0.005 0.01 0.01 0.04 %/V
0.01 0.02 0.02 0.07 %/V
Load Regulation 10 mA ≤ IOUT ≤ IMAX (Note 4) 0.1 0.5 0.1 0.5 %
0.3 1 0.3 1.5 %
Thermal Regulation 20 ms Pulse 0.04 0.07 0.04 0.07 %/W
Adjustment Pin Current 50 100 50 100 µA
Adjustment Pin Current 10 mA ≤ IOUT ≤ IMAX 0.2 5 0.2 5 µA
Change 3V ≤ (VIN − VOUT) ≤ 40V
Temperature Stability TMIN ≤ TJ ≤ TMAX 1 1 %
Minimum Load Current (VIN − VOUT) = 40V 3.5 10 3.5 10 mA
Current Limit (VIN − VOUT) ≤ 15V
K, T, S Packages 1.5 2.2 3.4 1.5 2.2 3.4 A
H Package 0.5 0.8 1.8 0.5 0.8 1.8 A
MP Package 1.5 2.2 3.4 1.5 2.2 3.4 A
(VIN − VOUT) = 40V
K, T, S Packages 0.15 0.4 0.15 0.4 A
H Package 0.075 0.2 0.075 0.2 A
MP Package 0.15 0.4 0.15 0.4 A
RMS Output Noise, % of VOUT 10 Hz ≤ f ≤ 10 kHz 0.003 0.003 %
Ripple Rejection Ratio VOUT = 10V, f = 120 Hz, 65 65 dB
CADJ = 0 µF
VOUT = 10V, f = 120 Hz, 66 80 66 80 dB
CADJ = 10 µF
Long-Term Stability TJ = 125˚C, 1000 hrs 0.3 1 0.3 1 %
Thermal Resistance, K Package 2.3 3 ˚C/W
Junction-to-Case MDT Package 5 ˚C/W
H Package 12 15 12 15 ˚C/W
T Package 4 5 4 ˚C/W
MP Package 23.5 23.5 ˚C/W
Thermal Resistance, K Package 35 35 ˚C/W
Junction-to-Ambient (No Heat MDT Package(Note 6) 92 ˚C/W
Sink) H Package 140 140 ˚C/W
T Package 50 50 ˚C/W
S Package (Note 6) 50 50 ˚C/W

Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings indicate conditions for which the device is
intended to be functional, but do not guarantee specific performance limits. For guaranteed specifications and test conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics. The
guaranteed specifications apply only for the test conditions listed.
Note 2: Refer to RETS117H drawing for the LM117H, or the RETS117K for the LM117K military specifications.
Note 3: Although power dissipation is internally limited, these specifications are applicable for maximum power dissipations of 2W for the TO-39 and SOT-223 and
20W for the TO-3, TO-220, and TO-263. IMAX is 1.5A for the TO-3, TO-220, and TO-263 packages, 0.5A for the TO-39 package and 1A for the SOT-223 Package.
All limits (i.e., the numbers in the Min. and Max. columns) are guaranteed to National’s AOQL (Average Outgoing Quality Level).
Note 4: Regulation is measured at a constant junction temperature, using pulse testing with a low duty cycle. Changes in output voltage due to heating effects are
covered under the specifications for thermal regulation.
Note 5: Human body model, 100 pF discharged through a 1.5 kΩ resistor.
Note 6: If the TO-263 or TO-252 packages are used, the thermal resistance can be reduced by increasing the PC board copper area thermally connected to the
package. Using 0.5 square inches of copper area. θJA is 50˚C/W; with 1 square inch of copper area, θJA is 37˚C/W; and with 1.6 or more square inches of copper
area, θJA is 32˚C/W. If the SOT-223 package is used, the thermal resistance can be reduced by increasing the PC board copper area (see applications hints for
heatsinking).

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Typical Performance Characteristics Output Capacitor = 0µF unless otherwise noted

Load Regulation Current Limit

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Adjustment Current Dropout Voltage

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Temperature Stability Minimum Operating Current

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Typical Performance Characteristics Output Capacitor = 0µF unless otherwise noted (Continued)

Ripple Rejection Ripple Rejection

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Ripple Rejection Output Impedance

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Line Transient Response Load Transient Response

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Application Hints
In operation, the LM117 develops a nominal 1.25V reference
voltage, VREF, between the output and adjustment terminal.
The reference voltage is impressed across program resistor
R1 and, since the voltage is constant, a constant current I1
then flows through the output set resistor R2, giving an
output voltage of
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FIGURE 1.
Since the 100µA current from the adjustment terminal repre-
sents an error term, the LM117 was designed to minimize
IADJ and make it very constant with line and load changes.
To do this, all quiescent operating current is returned to the
output establishing a minimum load current requirement. If
there is insufficient load on the output, the output will rise.
EXTERNAL CAPACITORS
An input bypass capacitor is recommended. A 0.1µF disc or
1µF solid tantalum on the input is suitable input bypassing
for almost all applications. The device is more sensitive to
the absence of input bypassing when adjustment or output
capacitors are used but the above values will eliminate the
possibility of problems.
The adjustment terminal can be bypassed to ground on the
LM117 to improve ripple rejection. This bypass capacitor
prevents ripple from being amplified as the output voltage is
increased. With a 10µF bypass capacitor 80dB ripple rejec-
tion is obtainable at any output level. Increases over 10µF do
not appreciably improve the ripple rejection at frequencies
above 120Hz. If the bypass capacitor is used, it is some-
times necessary to include protection diodes to prevent the
capacitor from discharging through internal low current paths
and damaging the device.
In general, the best type of capacitors to use is solid tanta-
lum. Solid tantalum capacitors have low impedance even at
high frequencies. Depending upon capacitor construction, it
takes about 25µF in aluminum electrolytic to equal 1µF solid
tantalum at high frequencies. Ceramic capacitors are also
good at high frequencies; but some types have a large
decrease in capacitance at frequencies around 0.5MHz. For
this reason, 0.01µF disc may seem to work better than a
0.1µF disc as a bypass.
Although the LM117 is stable with no output capacitors, like
any feedback circuit, certain values of external capacitance
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can cause excessive ringing. This occurs with values be-
tween 500 pF and 5000 pF. A 1µF solid tantalum (or 25µF
aluminum electrolytic) on the output swamps this effect and
insures stability. Any increase of the load capacitance larger
than 10µF will merely improve the loop stability and output
impedance.
LOAD REGULATION
The LM117 is capable of providing extremely good load
regulation but a few precautions are needed to obtain maxi-
mum performance. The current set resistor connected be-
tween the adjustment terminal and the output terminal (usu-
ally 240Ω) should be tied directly to the output (case) of the
regulator rather than near the load. This eliminates line
drops from appearing effectively in series with the reference
and degrading regulation. For example, a 15V regulator with
0.05Ω resistance between the regulator and load will have a
load regulation due to line resistance of 0.05Ω x IL. If the set
resistor is connected near the load the effective line resis-
tance will be 0.05Ω (1 + R2/R1) or in this case, 11.5 times
worse.
Figure 2 shows the effect of resistance between the regula-
tor and 240Ω set resistor.
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FIGURE 2. Regulator with Line Resistance in Output
Lead
With the TO-3 package, it is easy to minimize the resistance
from the case to the set resistor, by using two separate leads
to the case. However, with the TO-39 package, care should
be taken to minimize the wire length of the output lead. The
ground of R2 can be returned near the ground of the load to
provide remote ground sensing and improve load regulation.
PROTECTION DIODES
When external capacitors are used with any IC regulator it is
sometimes necessary to add protection diodes to prevent
the capacitors from discharging through low current points
into the regulator. Most 10µF capacitors have low enough
internal series resistance to deliver 20A spikes when
shorted. Although the surge is short, there is enough energy
to damage parts of the IC.
When an output capacitor is connected to a regulator and
the input is shorted, the output capacitor will discharge into
the output of the regulator. The discharge current depends
on the value of the capacitor, the output voltage of the
regulator, and the rate of decrease of VIN. In the LM117, this
discharge path is through a large junction that is able to
sustain 15A surge with no problem. This is not true of other
types of positive regulators. For output capacitors of 25µF or
less, there is no need to use diodes.
The bypass capacitor on the adjustment terminal can dis-
charge through a low current junction. Discharge occurs
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Application Hints (Continued)

when either the input or output is shorted. Internal to the

LM117 is a 50Ω resistor which limits the peak discharge
current. No protection is needed for output voltages of 25V
or less and 10µF capacitance. Figure 3 shows an LM117
with protection diodes included for use with outputs greater
than 25V and high values of output capacitance.

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FIGURE 4. θ(J−A) vs Copper (1 ounce) Area for the

TO-263 Package
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As shown in the figure, increasing the copper area beyond 1
square inch produces very little improvement. It should also
be observed that the minimum value of θ(J−A) for the TO-263
package mounted to a PCB is 32˚C/W.
D1 protects against C1 As a design aid, Figure 5 shows the maximum allowable
D2 protects against C2 power dissipation compared to ambient temperature for the
TO-263 device (assuming θ(J−A) is 35˚C/W and the maxi-
mum junction temperature is 125˚C).
FIGURE 3. Regulator with Protection Diodes

When a value for θ(H−A) is found using the equation shown,

a heatsink must be selected that has a value that is less than
or equal to this number.
θ(H−A) is specified numerically by the heatsink manufacturer
in the catalog, or shown in a curve that plots temperature rise
vs power dissipation for the heatsink.

HEATSINKING TO-263, SOT-223 AND TO-252 PACKAGE

PARTS
The TO-263 (“S”), SOT-223 (“MP”) and TO-252 (”DT”) pack-
ages use a copper plane on the PCB and the PCB itself as
a heatsink. To optimize the heat sinking ability of the plane
and PCB, solder the tab of the package to the plane.
Figure 4 shows for the TO-263 the measured values of θ(J−A)
for different copper area sizes using a typical PCB with 1 00906356
ounce copper and no solder mask over the copper area used
for heatsinking. FIGURE 5. Maximum Power Dissipation vs TAMB for
the TO-263 Package

Figure 6 and Figure 7 show the information for the SOT-223

package. Figure 7 assumes a θ(J−A) of 74˚C/W for 1 ounce
copper and 51˚C/W for 2 ounce copper and a maximum
junction temperature of 125˚C.

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Application Hints (Continued) mine if a heatsink is needed, the power dissipated by the
regulator, PD, must be calculated:
IIN = IL + IG
PD = (VIN − VOUT) IL + VINIG
Figure 8 shows the voltage and currents which are present in
the circuit.

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FIGURE 8. Power Dissipation Diagram

FIGURE 6. θ(J−A) vs Copper (2 ounce) Area for the
SOT-223 Package The next parameter which must be calculated is the maxi-
mum allowable temperature rise, TR(max):
TR(max) = TJ(max) − TA(max)
where TJ(max) is the maximum allowable junction tempera-
ture (125˚C), and TA(max) is the maximum ambient tem-
perature which will be encountered in the application.
Using the calculated values for TR(max) and PD, the maxi-
mum allowable value for the junction-to-ambient thermal
resistance (θJA) can be calculated:
θJA = TR(max)/PD
If the maximum allowable value for θJA is found to be
≥92˚C/W (Typical Rated Value) for TO-252 package, no
heatsink is needed since the package alone will dissipate
enough heat to satisfy these requirements. If the calculated
value for θJA falls below these limits, a heatsink is required.
As a design aid, Table 1 shows the value of the θJA of
TO-252 for different heatsink area. The copper patterns that
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we used to measure these θJAs are shown at the end of the
Application Notes Section. Figure 9 reflects the same test
FIGURE 7. Maximum Power Dissipation vs TAMB for results as what are in the Table 1
the SOT-223 Package
Figure 10 shows the maximum allowable power dissipation
The LM317 regulators have internal thermal shutdown to vs. ambient temperature for the TO-252 device. Figure 11
protect the device from over-heating. Under all possible shows the maximum allowable power dissipation vs. copper
operating conditions, the junction temperature of the LM317 area (in2) for the TO-252 device. Please see AN1028 for
must be within the range of 0˚C to 125˚C. A heatsink may be power enhancement techniques to be used with SOT-223
required depending on the maximum power dissipation and and TO-252 packages.
maximum ambient temperature of the application. To deter-
TABLE 1. θJA Different Heatsink Area
Layout Copper Area Thermal Resistance
Top Side (in2)* Bottom Side (in2) (θJA˚C/W) TO-252
1 0.0123 0 103
2 0.066 0 87
3 0.3 0 60
4 0.53 0 54
5 0.76 0 52
6 1 0 47
7 0 0.2 84
8 0 0.4 70
9 0 0.6 63

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TABLE 1. θJA Different Heatsink Area (Continued)

Layout Copper Area Thermal Resistance
10 0 0.8 57
11 0 1 57
12 0.066 0.066 89
13 0.175 0.175 72
14 0.284 0.284 61
15 0.392 0.392 55
16 0.5 0.5 53

Note: * Tab of device attached to topside of copper.

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FIGURE 9. θJA vs 2oz Copper Area for TO-252

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FIGURE 10. Maximum Allowable Power Dissipation vs. Ambient Temperature for TO-252

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Application Hints (Continued)

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FIGURE 11. Maximum Allowable Power Dissipation vs. 2oz Copper Area for TO-252

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FIGURE 12. Top View of the Thermal Test Pattern in Actual Scale

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FIGURE 13. Bottom View of the Thermal Test Pattern in Actual Scale

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Schematic Diagram

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Typical Applications Adjustable Regulator with Improved Ripple Rejection

5V Logic Regulator with Electronic Shutdown*

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†Solid tantalum

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*Discharges C1 if output is shorted to ground
*Min. output ) 1.2V
High Stability 10V Regulator
Slow Turn-On 15V Regulator

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High Current Adjustable Regulator

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‡ Optional — improves ripple rejection
†Solid tantalum
*Minimum load current = 30 mA

0 to 30V Regulator Power Follower

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Typical Applications (Continued)

5A Constant Voltage/Constant Current Regulator

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†Solid tantalum
*Lights in constant current mode

1A Current Regulator High Gain Amplifier

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1.2V–20V Regulator with Minimum Program Current

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Typical Applications (Continued)

Low Cost 3A Switching Regulator

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†Solid tantalum
*Core — Arnold A-254168-2 60 turns

4A Switching Regulator with Overload Protection

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†Solid tantalum
*Core — Arnold A-254168-2 60 turns

Precision Current Limiter

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Typical Applications (Continued)

Tracking Preregulator

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Current Limited Voltage Regulator

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(Compared to LM117’s higher current limit)

— At 50 mA output only 3⁄4 volt of drop occurs in R3 and R4

Adjusting Multiple On-Card Regulators with Single Control*

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*All outputs within ± 100 mV
†Minimum load — 10 mA

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Typical Applications (Continued)

AC Voltage Regulator

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12V Battery Charger

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Use of RS allows low charging rates with fully charged battery.

50mA Constant Current Battery Charger

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Typical Applications (Continued)

Adjustable 4A Regulator

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Current Limited 6V Charger Digitally Selected Outputs

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*Sets maximum VOUT
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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters)
unless otherwise noted

TO-3 Metal Can Package (K)

NS Package Number K02A

TO-3 Metal Can Package (K)

Mil-Aero Product
NS Package Number K02C

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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted (Continued)

(TO-39) Metal Can Package

NS Package Number H03A

3-Lead TO-220
NS Package Number T03B

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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted (Continued)

3-Lead TO-263
NS Package Number TS3B

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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted (Continued)

Ceramic Leadless Chip Carrier

NS Package Number E20A

4-Lead SOT-223
NS Package Number MP04A

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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted (Continued)

3-Lead D-Pack
NS Package Number TD03B

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